Chat GPT 5 is out already last week! And Microsoft as like many other vendors have incorprated the new model into the IDE.
ChatGPT 5 is available in Visual Studio as part of the GitHub Copilot integration. To access it, you need to be a paid GitHub Copilot subscriber and select GPT-5 (Preview) within the Copilot Chat interface in Visual Studio. This rollout is part of a public preview and includes other IDEs like JetBrains, Xcode, and Eclipse. How to use GPT-5 in Visual Studio:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqc85X2rpEY)- Ensure you have a paid GitHub Copilot subscription: This is a prerequisite for accessing the latest models like GPT-5.
- Open Copilot Chat in Visual Studio: You can access it through the Copilot badge in your IDE.
- Select GPT-5 (Preview): Choose GPT-5 from the model picker within the Copilot Chat interface.
- Start using GPT-5: You can now use the features and capabilities of GPT-5 for coding tasks within Visual Studio.
Key improvements with GPT-5 in Visual Studio:
Faster Responses:
GPT-5 is designed to provide quicker and more efficient code suggestions and analysis compared to previous models. Enhanced Understanding:
It offers better code comprehension, making it easier to understand complex code and generate more relevant responses. Improved Code Generation:
GPT-5 is designed to help developers move from idea to implementation more efficiently, with better code generation and debugging capabilities. Agentic Tasks:
GPT-5 is also improved for broader agentic tasks, including tool calling and instruction following.
Check out John Savill's post on Chat GPT-5 in Microsoft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=360I_jTLI_I